Early Origins of the Goodnight family

The surname Goodnight was first found in an early record of a John Goddesknyght, who was documented during the reign of Edward II (1307-1327). It is thought that Goodnight was a nickname for a religious person, "God's servant." Although the history of this name is rather obscure, it is presumed that bearers of the name came to Britain with the invasion of Duke William of Normandy, and perhaps even offered assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Goodnight family

Early History of the Goodnight family

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Goodnight Spelling Variations

Goodnight Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goodnight, Goddesknight, Goddesknyght and others.

Early Notables of the Goodnight family (pre 1700)

Early Notables of the Goodnight family (pre 1700)

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Migration of the Goodnight family to the New World and Oceana

Migration of the Goodnight family to the New World and Oceana

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Goodnight Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Gerick Goodnight, a German pioneer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1754